MSc Person-Centred Practice (Advancing) at Queen Margaret University

Programme overview

A fully online, part-time MSc/PgDip in the Advancing Professional Practice Framework that helps healthcare practitioners develop a critical understanding of person-centredness and the sources of knowledge and evidence that contribute to health and wellbeing. The learner-centred approach lets students tailor learning to their interests.

Faculty: School of Health Sciences | Department: Nursing and Paramedic Science | Duration: 2-5 years part-time (fully online) | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Musselburgh (Edinburgh), Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Theory and Practice of Person-centred Health and Wellbeing, Fundamentals of Advancing Practice, Leading Advancing Practice, Methods of Enquiry and two optional modules (40 credits). The MSc also requires a 60-credit dissertation.

Career pathways

Enhanced career progression in leadership roles or within a specialist field of practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree or equivalent in any healthcare degree. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 6.0; as the course is fully online the University cannot sponsor international students on a student visa. Some modules require students to be working in the relevant area of practice with the support of a line manager and workplace mentor. Application deadline: typically December for a January start and August for a September start.

Intake: September 2027 / January 2028

Duration: 2-5 years part-time (fully online)

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